states have enacted laws against bullying so educators there are taking a different approach. nhk world's kazuo sasa has the view from new jersey. >> in new jersey, a new anti-bullying law took effect from september 2011. under the state law, once bullying is observed, schools are required to look into it immediately, notify the parents, and take steps to tackle it. this hanover middle school has set up measures based on the new anti-bullying bill of rights. the school counselor was appointed last year at the school's anti-bullying specialist. >> so this is like my anti-bullying bible. where i have all my information. >> reporter: the law requires each school district to create its own anti-bullying program. the program sets out detailed procedures to follow when bullies occurs and steps for dealing with the bully. when bullying is reported, they begin an investigation and contact the offender. they also contact after-school counseling. the law even stipulates that the student can be suspended or expelled and the case reported to the police if it's serious. >> the benefit abou